The Big Lead

Eagles' Nick Sirianni rips Jalen Hurts critics after ESPN NFL poll

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni has had enough of the criticism directed at his star quarterback Jalen Hurts after a recent ESPN NFL poll.

By Josh Sanchez

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts and head coach Nick Sirianni celebrate with the Vince Lombardi Trophy.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts and head coach Nick Sirianni celebrate with the Vince Lombardi Trophy. / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
facebooktwitter

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni is done listening to criticism about his star quarterback Jalen Hurts as the team gears up for its Super Bowl defense.

As teams around the NFL gear up for training camp and the 2025 season, ESPN shared its list of rankings at every position with executives, coaches, and scouts around the league sharing their thoughts.

One list that generated a lot of buzz was the list of top 10 quarterbacks.

MORE: ESPN drops highly-questionable 'best quarterbacks' rankings ahead of 2025 season

Hurts barely cracked the top 10 list despite coming off of a Super Bowl-winning season, which led to plenty of discussion online.

Jalen Hurts takes the Vince Lombardi trophy to the podium as he speaks during the Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl celebration.
Jalen Hurts takes the Vince Lombardi trophy to the podium as he speaks during the Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl celebration. / William Bretzger-Delaware News Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

While people are sharing their thoughts, one person who isn't interested in hearing negative opinions is Sirianni, who sounded off on the Hurts critics while speaking to NBC Sports Philly.

“Yeah, that’s bullshit. Anytime, I hear that, it’s cool, it’s like a nice debate thing that people like to have and I get it, there’s a lot of hours that TV shows and radio stations have to fill to be able to fill that debate," he said.

MORE: Pablo Torre suggests NFL Players Union should remove commissioner Roger Goodell

"I understand that, but we’re talking about the ultimate team game there is and he does whatever he needs to do to win each and every game.”

Regardless of what people think, the Eagles were able to reach their ultimately goal last season, so things seem to be going fine.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) raises the Lombardi Trophy during the Super Bowl LIX championship parade.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) raises the Lombardi Trophy during the Super Bowl LIX championship parade. / Caean Couto-Imagn Images

Hurts finished the 2024 campaign with 2,903 passing yards, 18 touchdowns, and just five interceptions, while adding 630 yards and 14 scores on the ground.

Philly will welcome the division rival Dallas Cowboys to Lincoln Financial Field to kick off the season on Thursday, September 4.

Kickoff is set for 8:15 p.m. ET on NBC.

GET MORE TOP STORIES from The Big Lead by subscribing to TBL YouTube channel

WEEKEND ROUNDUP: LeBron's uncertain future, Bears believe, wrestling marathon, and more

MLB: MLB commissioner reveals league wants Automated Ball-Strike system 'next season'

NFL: Former NFL QB Teddy Bridgewater suspended by high school for incredible generosity

NBA: Latest Paul George injury update has Philadelphia 76ers fans worried

VIRAL: Buccaneers star Baker Mayfield chugs beer with fans during golf tournament

Home/NFL